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Manchester City manager Joe Mercer (right) and Manchester United manager Matt Busby
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Manchester City manager Joe Mercer (right) and Manchester United manager Matt Busby
Manchester City manager Joe Mercer (right) and Manchester United manager Matt Busby (second right) enjoy drinks with players including Colin Bell (left).
Looking on behind is assistant Malcolm Allison.
1967
Manchester Evening News Archive
Mirrorpix
Manchester
Greater Manchester
England
Media ID 21748650
© Mirrorpix
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the vibrant 1960s football scene, where fierce rivals Manchester City and Manchester United momentarily set aside their differences. The image captures a rare moment of camaraderie between two legendary managers, Joe Mercer of Manchester City and Matt Busby of Manchester United. As they enjoy drinks together, surrounded by players including the iconic Colin Bell on the left, it is evident that even in the midst of intense competition on the pitch, these men shared a mutual respect off it. The atmosphere exudes an air of celebration and joviality as glasses clink and laughter fills the room. Behind them stands assistant manager Malcolm Allison, observing with a watchful eye. This snapshot offers a glimpse into a time when socializing was not just about tactics or transfers but about forging connections beyond club loyalties. This photograph encapsulates an era when football was more than just a game; it was an opportunity for individuals from different teams to come together in moments of relaxation and revelry. It serves as a reminder that amidst all the intensity and rivalry that defines football today, there can still be moments where adversaries find common ground. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history frozen in time, we are reminded that beyond victories and defeats lies something far more profound - bonds forged through shared experiences both on and off the field.
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